What is a common law marriage and do I need to get divorced?
A man and a woman are considered common law married if they live together in Texas as husband and wife, hold themselves out as married, and have an agreement to be married. It should be noted that after a certain period of time in which the parties cease to live together, the law presumes that there was no agreement to be married. Practically speaking, it is advisable to speak with your attorney about a divorce if you believe you might be common law married or have created an informal marriage.
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